Is Gratuity is no longer included on DDP?

[Tigge50447]

I saw on a board that Gratuity is no longer included unless otherwise indicated on the Dining plan. Is this true? I just want to make sure I have cash on me when I go.

Thanks

 

[francie57]

No it is not included any more. They did away with the appetizer and tip being included a year or so ago. They will print on the bottom of your receipt a suggest 18 and 20 percent tip - but you don't have to leave that if you don't feel the service was worth it.

 

[sydneysmom]

also, if you're on the dining plan and you're going to do a cash tip, make sure you write CASH TIP on the tip line. We had a problem w/ a server at Sci-Fi who was in a "not so great mood" and was going to charge his tip to our room. So I made sure to write in CASH TIP from that point on......

 

[Tigge50447]

Oh I didn't know about the appetizer either, bummer... Then again it was a lot of food. Thanks for the tip on writing down cash tip on the bill.

Thanks.

 

[wish*i*was*in*the*vi]

Correct...it is not included...last time we were there in 2006, the dining plan did not include the appetizer or the gratuity. And if you have a party of 6 or more, like we did since my parents were with us, they will add a mandatory 18%.

 

[pmiranda]

You don't have to leave cash for the tip. You can use a credit card or Disney Rewards/Gift card as well.

 

[Tricia1972]

Please see the Disney Dining Tipping Info thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2300858 for all tipping discussion.

The first post explains why there is just one thread, has thread guidelines and even a tipping FAQ.